Senior Corporate Counsel Legal- Direct/ Indirect Procurement Job Listing at AMD in Markham, ON (Job ID 65897-en-us)

Description

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The Role:

AMD is seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Lawyer to join its dynamic legal team, providing critical support to both the Direct and Indirect Procurement Groups. In this role, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of procurement related agreements, including general service agreements, manufacturing services agreement, capacity reservation agreement, licensing agreements, marketing arrangements, and HR related agreements. You will collaborate with cross functional teams across the globe, including accounting, finance, information security, global trade, insurance, procurement, and business operations, to deliver strategic legal counsel and ensure compliance with AMD's internal policies and global regulatory standards. This role involves supporting a global organization and may require occasional international travel, so a valid passport is necessary.

The Person:

The ideal candidate is a proactive and innovative legal professional with a proven track record in contract negotiation and both direct and indirect procurement agreements. They thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, demonstrating exceptional organizational and leadership skills. Adaptable and detail-oriented, the successful candidate excels at managing multiple priorities while delivering practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel for a range of procurement and business transactions, including general services, manufacturing services, capacity reservation, software licensing (SaaS and on-premises), infrastructure services, professional services, and data processing agreements.
• Support global operations, marketing, sponsorship, HR, and event participation initiatives by drafting and negotiating key agreements.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and implement processes that effectively manage legal risks.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across the US, EMEA, LTAM, and APAC regions, including occasional meetings outside standard business hours.
• Deliver practical training to internal clients on legal topics and best practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting contracts, particularly in direct and indirect procurement, general and manufacturing-specific services, SaaS, and intellectual property agreements.
• Knowledge of compliance matters, including data security, GDPR, and CCPA.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including managing paralegals, attorneys, and external legal resources.
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to excel under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Skilled in fostering strong partnerships and collaborating effectively with global teams.

Academic and Professional Credentials:

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school in the United States and/or Canada.
• Member in good standing of a provincial and/or state bar.

Location:

• Toronto, ON or Austin, TX

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AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.